Curriculum for Justice and Harmony: Deliberation, Knowledge, and Action in Social and Civic Education - Paperback

by Keith C. Barton (Author), Li-Ching Ho (Author)

This book argues that the curriculum must prepare young people to take action on issues of justice and harmony-societal ideals that are central to all communities. Effective action depends on deliberation characterized by emotional commitment, collaborative problem-solving, and engagement with diverse perspectives and forms of expression.

Author Biography

Keith C. Barton is Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at Indiana University. His research and teaching focus on engaging children and adolescents in explorations of history, human rights, and other social and civic issues. He is co-author, with Linda S. Levstik, of Teaching History for the Common Good.

Li-Ching Ho is Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Faculty Director of Global Engagement in the School of Education. Her research focuses on global, environmental, and multicultural civic education.